Consider what it takes to eat a healthy diet. Experts often point to fruits, vegetables, legumes, roots, tubers, nuts and other plants as excellent sources of calories and nutrients, ones which often lack the fats and cholesterol associated with processed foods. Recently, researchers found that bees and other pollinating insects are vital to keeping these plants productive.

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If you’re occasionally faced with constipation, diarrhea, bloating, embarrassing gas, heartburn and irritated or uncomfortable bowels, then the importance of regular elimination can be the answer to achieving optimal digestive health. When you can’t properly empty your bowels, you could experience damage to every cell, gland and organ in your body. Even worse, without regular, daily elimination and colon maintenance, your bloodstream and lymph system may become overloaded, and unable to efficiently detoxify.

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Millions of Americans rely on certain products and remedies to help boost their heart health. But troublesome side effects from some of these products cause as many as three-quarters of people to look for alternatives. In his book, The Hidden Truth about Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs, former pharmaceutical company chemist Shane Ellison says the first step toward supporting heart health is “engaging in healthy lifestyle habits, not popping pills.”

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Foods can impact your overall health and well-being. Most Americans consume a high-acid diet full of fatty meats, chicken, turkey, pasta, cheese and hundreds of processed food items. This diet can ruin your body’s alkaline balance and actually impact cellular health throughout your entire body.

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Under normal conditions your prostate should be about the size and shape of a walnut… and it’s responsible for providing fluid for semen… moistening the lining of your urethra… and protecting sperm from the acidic environment of the vagina and cervix.

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One of the unfortunate drawbacks of aging includes the appearance of distended, unsightly veins, which are caused by dilated blood vessels. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that one out of two people over the age of 50 will experience the effects of visible veins, and they’re more common for women than men.

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Some inflammation in your body is good—to help support your immune system. But when your joints are stiff and you ache from head to toe—it could be a sign that you’re experiencing less-than-optimal joint, bone and muscle health. A new study of people with joint health issues shows a key enzyme called activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) could be produced within the joint itself.

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You already know your body needs fuel to work properly—and your heart is no exception. Without proper fuel, your heart can struggle to perform at its peak. But if you think you’re getting enough fuel and nutrients from your diet alone to energize your heart, then you could be at risk. As you get older, illness and stress can affect your heart as significantly as nutrition.

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Certain popular products and remedies are a major cause of less-than-optimal liver function, yet most people are unaware of the real dangers. According to Melissa Palmer, M.D., there are more than 1,000 remedies and chemicals that are capable of affecting the liver and these products account for at least 40 percent of all instances of less-than-optimal liver health. In order to help boost your liver function, look for these powerful naturally supportive nutrients…

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Most people may not realize that the digestive process actually starts in your mouth when enzymes in your saliva start to break down food particles into their component nutrients for optimum absorption. The food is then swallowed and carried by the esophagus to the stomach. However, if you don’t have balanced levels of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to properly digest your food, then you could suffer from annoying digestive discomfort.

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Estrogen dominance is a frequent health concern for both men and women. An overabundance of estrogen is associated with a variety of health concerns in men and women such as weight gain—especially belly fat, hot flashes, uncomfortable menopausal symptoms, vaginal dryness and reduced sexual desire.

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When you can’t properly empty your bowels, you could experience damage to every cell, gland and organ in your body. Even worse, without regular, daily elimination and colon cleansing, your bloodstream and lymph system may become overloaded with toxins, chemicals and rotting waste.

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Krill is a shrimp-like crustacean that abounds in the ocean. The reason krill oil is more effective than other marine oils is the amount of omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and extremely potent antioxidants it contains. It’s the unique combination of these essential ingredients that provide the greatest health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the symptoms associated with joint pain, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, poor memory and mood swings.

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Acid overload, or unbalanced alkalinity, can lead to a weakened heart and decreased circulation… irregular digestion and bowel movements… joint and muscle aches… increased fatigue levels… decreased sexual performance and desire… and accelerated aging. Why do we continue to ignore the importance of alkaline balance in our cells and tissues? We take care of our major organs such as the heart and the brain, right?

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Alzheimer’s disease is NOT a normal part of aging, but the risk of getting it does increase with age. For example, researchers estimate that about 3 percent of men and women between ages 65 and 74 have Alzheimer’s disease. This increases to 10 percent by age 80 and nearly 30 percent for those ages 85 and older. Early symptoms differ by individual, as well as day-to-day.

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